Eklingji Temple, Kailashpuri, Rajasthan

Eklingji Temple, Kailashpuri, Rajasthan

Eklingji Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kailashpuri Village in Girwa Tehsil in Udaipur District in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. Eklingji is believed to be the ruling deity of Mewar Kingdom. Eklingji was considered as the ruler of Mewar Kingdom and the Maharanas of Mewar Kingdom have ruled as a representative of Lord Eklingji. The temple is situated on the banks of Indra Sagar Lake. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

Legends

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History

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The Temple Complex

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Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 04.15 am to 06.45 am in the morning, 10.30 am to 01.30 pm in the noon and from 05.15 pm to 07.45 pm in the evening.

Festivals

Makar Sankranti (Jan-Feb), Maha Shivaratri (Feb-Mar), Mewad Mahotsav (Mar-Apr) and Shilpgram Fair (Nov-Dec) are the festivals celebrated here. Navratras of both Chaitra and Ashwin month of Hindu calendar are also celebrated here. Monthly Pradoshas are also observed here. Mondays are considered special here.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 3 Kms from Nagda Sahasra Bahu Temples, 21 Kms from Udaipur, 23 Kms from Udaipur Bus Stand, 25 Kms from Udaipur Railway Station, 27 Kms from Nathdwara and 34 Kms from Udaipur Airport. The temple is situated on Udaipur to Nathdwara route.

Location